CVE-2020-27932 Details
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, watchOS 7.1, iOS 12.4.9, watchOS 6.2.9, Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 5.3.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Update. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
A type confusion vulnerability has been identified in the XNU kernel's turnstile management, which could allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple Apple operating systems, including macOS Big Sur, High Sierra, Mojave, iOS 12, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and various versions of watchOS. The issue arises from improper state handling, which has been addressed in the latest updates for each affected platform.
Users can update to the latest version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS to address this vulnerability. Specific update instructions can be found on the Apple Support website.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 29, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
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| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Multiple Products Type Confusion Vulnerability | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-843 | Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') | [email protected] |
| CWE-843 | Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple icloud | < 11.5 |
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| apple itunes | < 12.11 |
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| apple ipados | < 14.2 |
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| apple iphone os | < 12.4.9 >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
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| apple mac os x | < 10.15.7 |
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| apple macos | >= 11.0, < 11.0.1 |
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| apple watchos | < 5.3.9 >= 6.0, < 6.2.9 >= 7.0, < 7.1 |
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Change History
14 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 29, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 5, 2021 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 15, 2020 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |